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Lions and Dragons
Chinese dragon street processions are now a familiar part of Melbourne’s street life. At Chinese New Year, the Millennium Dai Loong Dragon is awakened from its slumber at the Chinese Museum and, accompanied by dancing lions and colourfully dressed attendants, … Continue reading
Name Calling: Celestial Ave
Following the dragon up Little Bourke Street from Swanston Street we come to Celestial Avenue, which runs off Little Bourke Street on the left. The word ‘celestial’ is believed to have derived from the Chinese name for China — ‘Heavenly … Continue reading
Chinese New Year message from Lord Mayor Robert Doyle
The Chinese community holds a special place in our history, and with every generation we strengthen our links. Chinese New Year is a much-loved event in our city. It grows from strength to strength each year, attracting more than 100,000 … Continue reading
ShanDong MaMa: the year of the dumpling
This week, Chinatown will be in high gear with Chinese New Year celebrations culminating on Sunday 10 February. Food is a key part of the festivities, and eating for luck is a vital part of Chinese culture around this time … Continue reading
Chinese New Year: Celebrating the Year of the Snake
As the Year of the Dragon puts out its flames for the next eleven years, the wise and cunning snake slithers in on 10 February to preside over 2013. Find out what your Chinese zodiac sign is. The city will … Continue reading
New Year’s Day – Melbourne style
It’s the first day of 2013. You’re feeling sleep-deprived, a bit emotional, listless and incredibly thirsty. Although it’s not yet medically proven, yum cha is the Chinese cure for big nights. It’s a meal purpose-made for those suffering the effects … Continue reading
